I recently had the pleasure of dining at Palenque Restaurant in Clifton, and I must say it was a remarkable experience. From the moment we walked in, the ambiance was inviting, with a warm and welcoming atmosphere.The standout feature of our visit was the manager, who also happened to be a fantastic bartender. He took the time to guide us through the menu, offering expert recommendations on the best dishes and drinks. It was evident that he had a deep passion for the cuisine, and his enthusiasm was infectious.The food itself was a true revelation. Each dish was not only bursting with flavor but also generously portioned. It's clear that Palenque takes great pride in using authentic Mexican ingredients, and it shines through in every bite. From sizzling fajitas to flavorful tacos, every item we ordered exceeded our expectations.What truly sets Palenque apart is the perfect balance they strike between quality and quantity. You leave feeling satisfied, both in terms of your taste buds and your appetite.If you're looking for an authentic Mexican culinary experience in Clifton, I wholeheartedly recommend Palenque Restaurant. The manager's recommendations, the quality and quantity of the food, and the overall ambiance make it a must-visit for anyone craving genuine Mexican flavors. Palenque Restaurant has certainly earned a spot on my list of favorite dining spots.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Tacos
Sandra Martinez
I ordered a rib broth to take away and the potato was hard and the rib was too small for 20 dollars, I didn't like it
Jorge Lozano
Great costumer service with a friendly environment.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: With French Fries, Jameson
Jasmine Castillo
Would give 0 stars if I could. It's a total scam. They have this policy where they force you to pay tip if the bill is over $50. This would be fine with me if they had notified me before I ordered. They wouldn't even let me split the bill to pay the food portion on card and the rest cash. Disappointing.I would give 0 stars if I could. It is a robbery when they do not notify before consuming that a mandatory tip must be paid after consuming the equivalent of $50. It would be nice if they notified me and in the end they didn't even let me divide the payment to pay for the food with a card and the rest in cash. It's a disappointment.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 3
Service: 1
Pablo Rafael Casado Nunez
Great place but the dj when there is a karaoke is extremely rude unfortunately. I heard this from multiple friends also, so hopefully the management communicate the concern.
Judy Justin
Great music. Nice service and the food was good as well. Not crowded
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Janet
The drinks were good and the atmosphere was easy going. Karaoke was so much fun! The food did not meet my cousins expectations unfortunately. However the bartenders were friendly!
ely Pereira
I used to love this place, nice bartenders, friendly owners, live music on occasion, good crowd, good dj and karaoke. Lately it's been a disappointment... I've been served skunked beer (multiple times), been charged $16 for a vodka and club (the barmaid brought me a shot of vodka...$12 and a can of Pelligrino Sparkling Water...$4), the karaoke host never plays my requested songs and the food is over-priced. Used to be busy on the weekends but not so much any more...I think the customers see what I see...expensive drinks, expensive food, no entertainment, unfriendly karaoke host and confusion behind the bar. A real shame because the owners are really nice and the vibe is definitively comfortable but... they need to fix some things before I go back there again.
The drinks were good and the atmosphere was easy going. Karaoke was so much fun! The food did not meet my cousins expectations unfortunately. However the bartenders were friendly!
Mike
I sat there with my girl on a Tuesday evening, and the bartender was so rude and we felt like we were an inconvenience to be there for her!!! I will never go back there again, the seafood was gamey and disgusting!!! Not worth the money!!!!
Maria
Very good food and drinks a nice place to hang out
Tatiana
Unfortunately this place is a scam, don’t waste your time here. I’m not sure if the owner is in it as well or just the waitress but they just tried to overcharge my friends and I on our bill. We went to see the Canelo fight on 05/07/2022 and bought a bucket of drinks each. Asked for jello shots and never received it. But when it came down to the bill we were charged for ridiculous amount of buckets that we never ordered or drank plus the jello shots that we never received. So we asked to review the bill with the waitress but she refused. She claimed that we had ordered the crazy amount of buckets and had to pay. We asked to speak to a manager the waitress lied and brought her friend over (clearly the other waitress) claiming she was the manager. We didn’t buy it so asked to see the camera footage of us supposedly drinking the crazy amount of buckets they were trying to charge us for. They refused and finally after a long back and forth argument when we decided we were going to call the police, they seemed nervous didn’t want to involve the authorities and billed us the correct amount. We paid the bill and left. Never coming back here, this place is a scam, fraud, a deceitful place. Don’t bother coming here to have a good time with friends because they will try to steal from you. Always check your bill, make sure to do your math, and don’t allow anyone to take your hard-earned money.
Great atmosphere and food/
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Awesome too ?????
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
I recently had the pleasure of dining at Palenque Restaurant in Clifton, and I must say it was a remarkable experience. From the moment we walked in, the ambiance was inviting, with a warm and welcoming atmosphere.The standout feature of our visit was the manager, who also happened to be a fantastic bartender. He took the time to guide us through the menu, offering expert recommendations on the best dishes and drinks. It was evident that he had a deep passion for the cuisine, and his enthusiasm was infectious.The food itself was a true revelation. Each dish was not only bursting with flavor but also generously portioned. It's clear that Palenque takes great pride in using authentic Mexican ingredients, and it shines through in every bite. From sizzling fajitas to flavorful tacos, every item we ordered exceeded our expectations.What truly sets Palenque apart is the perfect balance they strike between quality and quantity. You leave feeling satisfied, both in terms of your taste buds and your appetite.If you're looking for an authentic Mexican culinary experience in Clifton, I wholeheartedly recommend Palenque Restaurant. The manager's recommendations, the quality and quantity of the food, and the overall ambiance make it a must-visit for anyone craving genuine Mexican flavors. Palenque Restaurant has certainly earned a spot on my list of favorite dining spots.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Tacos
I ordered a rib broth to take away and the potato was hard and the rib was too small for 20 dollars, I didn't like it
Great costumer service with a friendly environment.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: With French Fries, Jameson
Would give 0 stars if I could. It's a total scam. They have this policy where they force you to pay tip if the bill is over $50. This would be fine with me if they had notified me before I ordered. They wouldn't even let me split the bill to pay the food portion on card and the rest cash. Disappointing.I would give 0 stars if I could. It is a robbery when they do not notify before consuming that a mandatory tip must be paid after consuming the equivalent of $50. It would be nice if they notified me and in the end they didn't even let me divide the payment to pay for the food with a card and the rest in cash. It's a disappointment.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 3
Service: 1
Great place but the dj when there is a karaoke is extremely rude unfortunately. I heard this from multiple friends also, so hopefully the management communicate the concern.
Great music. Nice service and the food was good as well. Not crowded
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
The drinks were good and the atmosphere was easy going. Karaoke was so much fun! The food did not meet my cousins expectations unfortunately. However the bartenders were friendly!
I used to love this place, nice bartenders, friendly owners, live music on occasion, good crowd, good dj and karaoke. Lately it's been a disappointment... I've been served skunked beer (multiple times), been charged $16 for a vodka and club (the barmaid brought me a shot of vodka...$12 and a can of Pelligrino Sparkling Water...$4), the karaoke host never plays my requested songs and the food is over-priced. Used to be busy on the weekends but not so much any more...I think the customers see what I see...expensive drinks, expensive food, no entertainment, unfriendly karaoke host and confusion behind the bar. A real shame because the owners are really nice and the vibe is definitively comfortable but... they need to fix some things before I go back there again.
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The drinks were good and the atmosphere was easy going. Karaoke was so much fun! The food did not meet my cousins expectations unfortunately. However the bartenders were friendly!
I sat there with my girl on a Tuesday evening, and the bartender was so rude and we felt like we were an inconvenience to be there for her!!! I will never go back there again, the seafood was gamey and disgusting!!! Not worth the money!!!!
Very good food and drinks a nice place to hang out
Unfortunately this place is a scam, don’t waste your time here. I’m not sure if the owner is in it as well or just the waitress but they just tried to overcharge my friends and I on our bill. We went to see the Canelo fight on 05/07/2022 and bought a bucket of drinks each. Asked for jello shots and never received it. But when it came down to the bill we were charged for ridiculous amount of buckets that we never ordered or drank plus the jello shots that we never received. So we asked to review the bill with the waitress but she refused. She claimed that we had ordered the crazy amount of buckets and had to pay. We asked to speak to a manager the waitress lied and brought her friend over (clearly the other waitress) claiming she was the manager. We didn’t buy it so asked to see the camera footage of us supposedly drinking the crazy amount of buckets they were trying to charge us for. They refused and finally after a long back and forth argument when we decided we were going to call the police, they seemed nervous didn’t want to involve the authorities and billed us the correct amount. We paid the bill and left. Never coming back here, this place is a scam, fraud, a deceitful place. Don’t bother coming here to have a good time with friends because they will try to steal from you. Always check your bill, make sure to do your math, and don’t allow anyone to take your hard-earned money.
Great drinks and food! ?❤️✨